An anticipated clampdown on university admissions has driven nearly a million teens to consider apprenticeships for the first time.
In February of this year, the government issued its response to the Augar Review, announcing that student loans would no longer be available to those who fail their Maths & English GCSEs, in addition to restrictions to access “poor-quality, low-cost” courses.
As a result, interest amongst students is on the decline, just a quarter (25%) have their sights set on going to university, as many (36%) fear they won’t be able to afford tuition fees without a loan.
